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BIO

KECIA LEWIS (Miss Liza Jane) made her Broadway debut at 18 years old in the original company of Dreamgirls, directed by Michael Bennett. Her other Broadway credits include The Gospel at Colonus (with Morgan Freeman), Big River, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (standby for Nell Carter), Once on This Island (OBC), The Drowsy Chaperone (OBC), Chicago, Leap of Faith (OBC), Cinderella (as Marie/Fairy Godmother) and most recently Children of a Lesser God (directed by Kenny Leon). Off Broadway she has starred in the title role of Mother Courage, The Skin of Our Teeth (Obie Award) Dessa Rose at Lincoln Center (Drama Desk award nomination), and Marie and Rosetta (Lortel & Drama League nominations/ Obie Award winner). Her work on the last season of MAD ABOUT YOU was loved by fans and critics alike. Further television credits include Guest Star and recurring roles on “Law & Order,” “Law & Order SVU” (recurring), “Madam Secretary,” “Royal Pains,” “Limitless,” “Conviction,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Blue Bloods,” “SMILF,” “The Blacklist,” “The Passage” (recurring), and the Hulu series, “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” (recurring). As a vocalist Kecia has performed in Canada, Switzerland, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Russia. Kecia can also be seen on Amazon in “With Love” and HBO Max’s “And Just Like That...” Kecia can also be seen in Evan Parter’s The Independent alongside Brian Cox, Jodie Turner-Smith and John Cena which is now streaming on Peacock.

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STAGE CREDITS

Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Miss Liza Jane
Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Miss Liza Jane
The Rose Tattoo The Rose Tattoo
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theater Company Broadway Revival, 2019
Assunta
Children of a Lesser God Children of a Lesser God
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Mrs. Norman
The Skin of Our Teeth The Skin of Our Teeth
[Off-Broadway]
Theatre for a New Audience Off-Broadway Revival, 2017
Mrs. Antrobus
Marie and Rosetta Marie and Rosetta
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere, 2016
Sister Rosetta Thorpe
New York Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes New York Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
[Off-Broadway]
2016 Return Engagement, 2016
Busker
Mother Courage and Her Children Mother Courage and Her Children
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
Mother Courage
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Marie, The Fairy Godmother
Leap of Faith Leap of Faith
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Ida Mae Robinson
Leap of Faith Leap of Faith
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Performer
Shrek the Musical Shrek the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
The Dragon
The Drowsy Chaperone The Drowsy Chaperone
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Trix
The Drowsy Chaperone
[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Trix
Dessa Rose
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Dorcas, et al.
Dorcas/Field Hand/Gemina/Janet
Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2002
Asaka
Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1990
Asaka
Once on This Island
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Asaka
Ain't Misbehavin'
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
Performer (Standby)
To Whom It May Concern
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Deloris

Movies

Shelter
[ 2014 ] Shelter Worker 1 Kecia Lewis-Evans
Shirley
[ 2020 ] Nurse
The Independent
[ 2022 ] Lynn James

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Arraignment Judge Constance Copeland
The Blacklist
Esi Jackson

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Kecia Lewis, Hell's Kitchen

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Kecia Lewis, Hell’s Kitchen


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Kecia Lewis, Hell's Kitchen


winner
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

Kecia Lewis, Hell's Kitchen


winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Kecia Lewis, Hell's Kitchen

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kecia Lewis, Marie and Rosetta


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Performance

Kecia LewisMarie and Rosetta and The Skin of Our Teeth

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

Kecia Lewis, Marie and Rosetta

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News


Photos: Inside MISCAST25 with Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Aaron Tveit & More Photo
Photos: Inside MISCAST25 with Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Aaron Tveit & More
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

MCC Theater presented Miscast- one of the most anticipated theater events in New York each year, where the biggest stars of stage and screen take to the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom, to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MCC's Miscast25, Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph and Travis R Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MCC's Miscast25, Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph and Travis Raeburn
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 8, 2025

MCC Theater presented Miscast- one of the most anticipated and exciting theater events in New York each year, where the biggest stars of stage and screen take to the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom, to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Jordan Fisher, & More at Maestra Music's AMPLIFY 2025 Photo
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Jordan Fisher, & More at Maestra Music's AMPLIFY 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

AMPLIFY 2025, Maestra Music’s annual benefit concert, was held on Monday, March 31 at Sony Hall. Featuring unforgettable performances by Sara Bareilles, Joy Huerta, Kecia Lewis, Jordan Fisher and more. Take a look at photos from the evening now!
The Webby Awards Honor 2024 Tony Awards First Impressions Cam Photo
The Webby Awards Honor 2024 Tony Awards First Impressions Cam
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

For the 29th annual Webby Awards, the 2024 Tony Awards First Impressions Cam has been selected as an honoree in the category of Video & Film - Interview, Talk & After-Show.
Exclusive: In Rehearsals for Maestra's AMPLIFY with Antawyn Hopper and Zeniba Now Photo
Exclusive: In Rehearsals for Maestra's AMPLIFY with Antawyn Hopper and Zeniba Now
by Joey Mervis - Mar 31, 2025

Watch in this exclusive sneak peek video as we take you into the rehearsal room with Antawyn Hopper and Zeniba Now as they perform her song, 'I Believe,' from The Loophole, which she wrote with Jay Adana.
Nick Jonas, Raúl Esparza, Megan Hilty and More Join MCC Theater's MISCAST25 Photo
Nick Jonas, Raúl Esparza, Megan Hilty and More Join MCC Theater's MISCAST25
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

MCC Theater has revealed additional performers for Miscast25, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. See who is starring!
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd Photo
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

Tonight March 11, R&B star Durrell Babbs, also known as 'Tank,' will make his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen as David. Ahead of his debut, the performer sat down with Sherri Shepherd to discuss his decision to join the show. Watch the interview now!
Video: Watch Brandon Victor Dixon Take His Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN Photo
Video: Watch Brandon Victor Dixon Take His Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025

Brandon Victor Dixon took his final bow in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, March 9. Dixon received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as “Davis” in the hit Alicia Keys musical. Watch a video of him taking his final bow in the production!
Sara Bareilles to Perform From THE INTERESTINGS at Maestra Music's AMPLIFY 2025 Photo
Sara Bareilles to Perform From THE INTERESTINGS at Maestra Music's AMPLIFY 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

SARA BAREILLES will perform at Maestra Music for AMPLIFY 2025. Learn more about the event, see who else is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Durrell 'Tank' Babbs to Join HELL'S KITCHEN as 'Davis' Photo
Durrell 'Tank' Babbs to Join HELL'S KITCHEN as 'Davis'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Nine-time Grammy Award nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs will join the company of HELL’S KITCHEN as “Davis” for 13-weeks only. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Piano Pointers with HELL'S KITCHEN's Aziza Miller Photo
Video: Piano Pointers with HELL'S KITCHEN's Aziza Miller
by Joey Mervis - Feb 27, 2025

Anyone who has headed to the Shubert Theatre to see Hell's Kitchen understands the importance that music education had on Alicia Keys. Watch as we hang with Aziza Miller at ART/New York to find out some simple pointers to great piano playing in this video!
Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month Photo
Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
Photos: NYTW's 2025 Gala Honors Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango, and Greg Nobile Photo
Photos: NYTW's 2025 Gala Honors Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango, and Greg Nobile
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 11, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated its NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Check out photos from inside the big day.
Videos: Adam Blackstone, Brandon Victor Dixon, & Alicia Keys Accept GRAMMYs Photo
Videos: Adam Blackstone, Brandon Victor Dixon, & Alicia Keys Accept GRAMMYs
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

Hell's Kitchen took home the GRAMMY award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Watch the acceptance speeches from Adam Blackstone and Brandon Victor Dixon, along with a speech from Alicia Keys, who was awarded the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center, Soulpepper, Opera Australia�"Major Theatres Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center, Soulpepper, Opera Australia�"Major Theatres Face Leadership Shakeups
by Alex Freeman - Feb 3, 2025

This week’s theatre news highlights key shifts in leadership, policy, and industry trends. From calls for cultural organizations to expand their audiences to the reintroduction of legislation supporting performing artists, financial sustainability remains a pressing theme. On Broadway, Hell’s Kitchen earns a GRAMMY, while Sardi’s prepares to welcome back Broadway Bets. Leadership changes at the Kennedy Center, Syracuse Stage, and Soulpepper Theatre signal transitions across major institutions, and international headlines bring further challenges, including the cancellation of Coraline and Opera Australia’s ongoing turmoil. As the industry navigates these developments, adaptation and advocacy remain at the forefront.
HELL'S KITCHEN Wins GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN Wins GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2025

Hell's Kitchen has won the GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 67th GRAMMY Awards! The GRAMMY will be awarded to Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis & Maleah Jou Moon as the Principal Vocalists, Adam Blackstone, Alicia Keys & Tom Kitt as Producers and Alicia Keys as Composer & Lyricist.
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners Photo
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
Listen to the 2025 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album Photo
Listen to the 2025 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2025

Six new recordings have earned nominations for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including: Hell's Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, Suffs, The Notebook, and The Wiz.
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional Performers And Presenters For Their 20 Photo
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional Performers And Presenters For Their 2025 Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional performers and presenters for the NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile.
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos Photo
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

All new production photos have been released from the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, currently playing at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, which now features Jessica Vosk. Check out the photos here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kecia Lewis been in?

Kecia Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Kecia Lewis been in?

Kecia Lewis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kecia Lewis been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Hell’s Kitchen, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Marie and Rosetta, Performance (Obie Awards) for Marie and Rosetta and The Skin of Our Teeth and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Marie and Rosetta.

What awards has Kecia Lewis won?

Kecia Lewis has won the following awards: Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hell's Kitchen; Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hell's Kitchen; Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Hell's Kitchen; Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen; and Performance (Obie Awards) for Marie and Rosetta and The Skin of Our Teeth.

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